Establishes a scholarship program for children to attend high-quality early learning programs.
The bill establishes the "promising futures early learning scholarship program" to provide scholarships for children to attend high-quality early learning programs. The scholarships are funded by excess lottery revenues and other sources. The Department of Education will determine eligibility, manage an online portal for applications, and ensure the scholarships do not count as income for tax purposes. The program aims to make high-quality early learning more affordable for Tennessee families, especially those with limited financial resources.
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